MOVEMENT, ISSUE, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (MICO) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

WHO WE ARE:

ActBlue is a nonprofit that builds tech and infrastructure for Democratic campaigns, progressive-aligned causes, and people trying to make an impact in order to fuel long-term, people-powered change. If you’ve ever given online to a Democrat or progressive organization, chances are you’ve used our powerful online fundraising platform.

We put power in the hands of small-dollar donors and help thousands of groups — from presidential candidates to environmental organizations —  build grassroots movements. We envision a democracy where everyone looking to make progressive people-powered change can easily and effectively deploy their resources, energy, and creativity to shape our country and futures. Each and every one of us, from the political activists to the tech innovators to the customer service pros, is fully committed to our mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

The Movement, Issue, Charitable Organizations (MICO) Assistant Director will work closely with the MICO Director to build a team that will grow ActBlue in the issue advocacy and nonprofit space. This role will manage a team to build relationships with and provide support to organizations in the  issue, movement and charitable spaces.

The MICO team is an expanding team within ActBlue designed to meet the unique opportunities we have within the progressive space. This position will work with the MICO Director to help build the department and its strategy to meet the needs of our plans. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work with the MICO Director to help develop and implement strategy that will create a large scale program aimed at relationship building to increase the usage of ActBlue and impact programs;
• Manage a team of various levels; provide appropriate professional growth and development for all staff, including indirect reports; 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of high priority organizations; serve as a lead generator and connector for the staff to organizations;
• Work with Managers to map the landscape and develop strategy;
• Collaborate with Democratic Politics and Election team peers on ways for the team to grow account management and coordinate resource needs of programs; 
• Collaborate with ActBlue department colleagues, especially on the ActBlue Technical Services team, to inform product development;
• Serve as a trainer for ActBlue at large events;
• Help set and invest the team in their goals and benchmarks; effectively manage the team toward success in meeting these goals. 

WHAT YOU BRING:

• At least 5 years of nonprofit or issue advocacy experience;
• At least 4 years people management experience;
• Experience managing a midsize team of staff in a fast paced in environment;
• Understanding of movement, issue advocacy and nonprofit structures;
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships;
• Experience managing and implementing programs or campaigns or have been part of a team plan;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion;
• Managed or worked closely with fundraising and digital programs.

LOCATION AND COMPENSATION: 

This posting is for a full-time, remote, salaried position. ActBlue is currently authorized to support remote work employees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. 

Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and a generous compensation package, which includes the benefits listed below:

BENEFITS:

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Automatic 2% 401K contribution, plus up to 6% match
• Three months paid parental leave for all new parents, adoptions included; 4 weeks of a fully paid flexible work schedule; plus an additional one week of paid leave and an additional one week of flexible work schedule for every full year the employee has worked for ActBlue
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance for all new full-time remote employees
• Additional perks including monthly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times

ActBlue is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Supervisory role not part of the Bargaining Unit position: Certain employees who report to this position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other minority or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ActBlue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. 

ActBlue is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and employment process, including using our online system to apply for a position.